Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA Doing business as Esaero Part of Aerovironment, Inc.
- UEI
- MFCTLU3MRXC8
- CAGE
- 3YJV8
- Primary NAICS
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, Aerovironment, Inc., ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 335910 Battery Manufacturing
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Corporate family
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Parent
Simi Valley, CA
MWKWXVSSC518
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Parent
Simi Valley, CA
MWKWXVSSC518
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 3580 Sueldo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
- Website
- esaero.com
- Founded
- 2003
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | -$1 |
| FY2024 | $1,060,749 |
| FY2023 | $1,047,553 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartronix, LLC | 47QFCA24F0049 | $3,766,593 | |
| Raytheon Company | N0001423C1022 | $105,127 | |
| Raytheon Company | N0002424C6104 | $35,415,797 | |
| Raytheon Company | N0002424C6104 | $25,987,071 | |
| Raytheon Company | N0001421C1009 | $5,401,075 |
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About the company
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc., doing business as Esaero, is a for-profit aerospace engineering design and manufacturing company located in San Luis Obispo, California. Registered in SAM.gov since 2004, the company specializes in advanced electric and hybrid propulsion technologies for aviation applications. Esaero has established itself as an innovative small business focused on developing cutting-edge aerospace technologies, with a particular emphasis on electric aviation research and development.
The company has secured numerous federal contracts primarily through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, working extensively with agencies such as NASA, the Department of Defense, DARPA, and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Esaero's contract portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on electric propulsion systems, including projects like developing hydrogen propulsion energy modules, aircraft traction inverters for hybrid-electric vehicles, electrified rotor heads for advanced vertical flight, and advanced drone technologies. Most of their federal contracts are designated as total small business set-asides, with award values ranging from approximately $50,000 to nearly $3 million. Notable projects include technical support for NASA's X-57 Maxwell electric aircraft demonstrator, research on contrarotating electric propulsion systems, and development of advanced air launch technologies. The company has also performed subcontract work for prime contractors like Raytheon, further extending its reach in aerospace technology development.
SBA capabilities narrative
Efficient and Sustainable Electric Aircraft Technology for Advaned Air mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems
AS9100 Certified Design for Manufacturing for Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Design, Analysis, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Flight, Ground Testing, entrepreneurial concept development, aircraft modifications, conceptual air vehicle designs, sub-scale technology demonstrators, hybrid propulsion system R&D, niche engineering, machine shop, composites shop
Quick answers
Is Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 4, 2027.
How much has Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,108,301 to Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.'s parent company, Aerovironment, Inc., ranked #4 in PSC 1550, #7 in PSC AC12 and #9 in PSC 14 in FY2025.
What is Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Project capture: capturing aerial payloads to unleash reliable exploitation (HR001124C0436), from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, on August 29, 2024.
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- Subcontracting relationships
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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